Tag: hope
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The Little Things
When she walks into the room, you’ll be hard pressed to miss her. She’s tall, with thick long blonde hair, and a booming voice that will wake you from the deepest of sleep. Sarah is homeless, but she doesn’t spend a lot of time talking about that. She’s quick to tell you just how good God…
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The Rock In My Pocket
I stood there with him on the side of the road, waiting for the tow truck to arrive. The country road was quiet, with the exception of the occasional passer-by, and so was he. He was trying to be hopeful, and keep a right perspective, but this was the third vehicle malfunction his family had dealt…
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Teaser
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you can endure – Paul the Apostle (1 Corinthians 10:13 There’s a…
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Is It Worth It?
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Its Sunday morning. Most good Christians are getting up and heading to church. Our church/coffee shop sits empty this morning. I sit here in my favorite chair reflecting over the past week, last nights gathering at Saturday Church, and asking questions like; “God are you pleased?” “Are we doing the right thing?” “Is it worth…
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Thursdays. . I mean Friday’s with Gene
Wouldn’t you know that the vey week I tell all my friends about Thursday’s with Gene, that Gene goes and decides to come in to the shop on Fridays? Oh well, the conversations are still good, no matter what day it is. One of the most memorable conversations I’ve had with Gene, was the day…
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Would Jesus Drink Coffee?
Let me say at the outset, in light of recent events, this is not a political, liberal vs. conservative post. But I do have to admit over the last several weeks as I’ve seen the question, “Would Jesus eat Chick-fil-A?” I began to wonder if Jesus would drink coffee. I believe he would. Now according…
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Mr. Grumpy
Monday’s are tough. Its never easy to get back to the grind on Monday morning after a couple days off from work. The next five days can seem somewhat foreboding, knowing that there is a lot of work to do until the next two day reprieve rolls back around. Factors like these, and countless others,…